Chapter 17.55 — LAND USE PERMITS

This chapter establishes the applicability of Land Use Permits which are required for certain uses and developments under the regulations of this Title outside of the Coastal Zone. (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

• A. Land Use Permit Required. Before using any land or structure, or commencing any work pertaining to the erection, moving, alteration, enlarging, rebuilding, or demolishing of any building, structure, or improvement within the City a Land Use Permit must be issued by the Planning and Environmental Review Department under the provisions of this Title.

• B. Change of Use. A Change of Use requires a Land Use Permit when, based on a legally permitted use consistent the zoning district of the site, any of the following occur unless a Discretionary Approval is required pursuant to this Title:

  1. The change from one Use Classification to another as provided in Chapter 17.72 (e.g., a Residential to Commercial, Commercial to Residential, etc.);

  2. The new use requires additional parking on the site pursuant to Chapter 17.38 , Parking and Loading; or

  3. The new use includes any additions to existing structures to accommodate the use, unless the additions are solely to provide facilities that are compliant with ADA requirements (e.g., restrooms, walkways, ramps, etc.).

• (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

A Land Use Permit is not required under the following circumstances:

• A. The development requires a Discretionary Approval, other than by the Design Review Board;

• B. Regulations of this Title specifically indicate a Land Use Permit is not required;

• C. Regulations of this Title specifically states that a different type of zoning permit is required for the development;

• D. The activity is exempt from the issuance of a zoning permit; or

• E. Any new use or business that does not qualify as a Change of Use pursuant to Section 17.55.020(A) .

• (Ord. 20-03 § 6; Ord. 21-07 § 4)

The Director must determine whether the zoning regulations allow the proposed uses or structures, including proposed additions or alterations, by-right. A Land Use Permit shall be issued if the

Director determines that the proposed use or building, or alteration or addition, is permitted and conforms to all the applicable regulations and standards of this Title. (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

Other than those findings required pursuant to Section 17.52.070 , Common Procedures—Findings for Approval, no permit-specific findings are required. (Ord. 20-03 § 6)